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UnFC 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Yabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Shlchon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yabal comes into the arena with New Divide, Linkin Park blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Yabal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dieter Shlchon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yabal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yabal lands in his opponent's guard.
Yabal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shlchon's guard.
Shlchon makes his way to full guard, as Yabal worked for a kimura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yabal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shlchon dives on top into guard.
Yabal wants to improve his position but instead Shlchon has moved into half guard.
Yabal is looking to improve his position.
Yabal actively working from the bottom here.
Shlchon is trying to work for a kimura but Yabal is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabal actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yabal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yabal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shlchon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yabal is breathing heavily.
Yabal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Yabal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shlchon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shlchon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shlchon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shlchon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yabal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shlchon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shlchon thows a huge punch but Yabal dodges it nicely.
Yabal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shlchon is working away from the top position though.
Shlchon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yabal defends it well.
Yabal is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shlchon jumps into side control!
Yabal is looking to regain half guard here but Shlchon keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlchon blocks the strikes from Yabal.
Yabal manages to get back to half guard.
Yabal tries to get to full guard but Shlchon has control of the leg.
Yabal is staying active underneath Shlchon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shlchon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Yabal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yabal.
Yabal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shlchon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shlchon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yabal had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Shlchon is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yabal Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Shlchon's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shlchon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Yabal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shlchon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Yabal sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Shlchon taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hannu Yabal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michio Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batts kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is POD - Boom. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michio Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Batts pushes Suzuki off looking to stand but Suzuki dives back in and keeps control.
Suzuki is looking for a kimura but Batts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suzuki to get the leverage.
Batts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suzuki pushing down on Batts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Batts is looking to get back to is feet but Suzuki passes into side control.
Suzuki lands some shots froms side control.
Batts tries to improve position but can't.
Suzuki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suzuki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suzuki on the ground.
Batts tries to improve position but can't.
Batts is pushing Suzuki's head away, looking to escape. Suzuki manages to hold on to the position though.
Batts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suzuki lands some shots froms side control.
Suzuki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Suzuki wants to finish this one by submission but Batts is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Suzuki.
Suzuki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suzuki looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Batts has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Suzuki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Batts is surviving well by controlling Suzuki's body position as best he can.
Batts tries to buck Suzuki off but he can't manage it.
Batts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Suzuki.
Suzuki is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Suzuki extends the arm and Batts is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michio Suzuki!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aikamoinen Mulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wooped Allday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aikamoinen Mulkku has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aikamoinen Mulkku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wooped Allday!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Mulkku.
Allday looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Allday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allday throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mulkku counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mulkku.
Mulkku is looking to work some ground and pound but Allday has wrist control.
Mulkku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mulkku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mulkku slips nicely into half guard.
Mulkku looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mulkku connects with a nice short shot to Allday's temple.
Nice strikes from Mulkku there.
Mulkku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Allday defending well though.
Allday wants to improve his position but Mulkku is controlling well.
Mulkku could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Allday wants to control but Mulkku is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulkku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mulkku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Allday defending well though.
Mulkku not doing much here.
Mulkku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mulkku lands with a nice combination. Allday backs away looking to recover.
Allday misses with a combination
enabling Mulkku to counter with a crisp jab.
Allday misses with a double jab
and Mulkku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mulkku misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Allday tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mulkku counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Allday!
Mulkku with a couple of short strikes.
Mulkku lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Allday hang on?
Mulkku with good strikes from the mount here!
Allday is in a horrible position here. Mulkku smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mulkku working for a submission but Allday is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mulkku lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mulkku scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Allday?
Mulkku breaks from Allday's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mulkku working Allday over with strikes here.
Mulkku looking for a guillotine from mount but Allday is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mulkku connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulkku wants to finish this one by submission but Allday is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mulkku.
Allday is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Allday is looking to get to half guard.
Mulkku unloading with bombs!
Allday regains half guard.
Allday is refusing to be controlled, as Mulkku sits in half guard.
Mulkku lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Allday wants to get back to full guard.
Mulkku is trying to work for a kimura but Allday is defending well.
Allday is holding on to half guard well.
Mulkku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Allday tries to get to full guard but Mulkku has control of the leg.
Mulkku has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mulkku is looking to take a break and control but Allday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mulkku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Allday misses with a low kick as Mulkku jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aikamoinen Mulkku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Allday clinches but Mulkku breaks the clinch
and Mulkku counters with a three punch combo that has Allday backing up. Allday nods at Mulkku to acknowledge the strikes.
Allday darts in trying to clinch
and Mulkku counters with a nice uppercut.
Allday misses with a lunging right hand
and Mulkku counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Allday!
Mulkku scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Allday?
Mulkku landing strikes from the mount.
Mulkku looking to control but Allday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mulkku scoring with strikes but Allday is staying in there.
Allday can't escape the position.
Mulkku landing punches.
Allday is breathing heavily.
Mulkku scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulkku wants to finish this one by submission but Allday is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mulkku.
Allday is looking to get to half guard.
Mulkku with good strikes from the mount here!
Mulkku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aikamoinen Mulkku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mulkku scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Allday?
Mulkku lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mulkku with good strikes from the mount here!
Mulkku lands a big shot there that rocks Allday but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mulkku looking to control but Allday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mulkku looking to finish Allday with some ground and pound. This is bad for Allday!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulkku with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allday working to try and regain half guard.
Mulkku looking to control but Allday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mulkku misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mulkku lands a big shot there that rocks Allday but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mulkku controlling the position easily from mount.
Mulkku looking to finish Allday with some ground and pound. This is bad for Allday!
Mulkku with a couple of short strikes.
Allday takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Allday is rocked!
Allday sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Allday is still in real trouble! Can Mulkku finish him?
Mulkku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mulkku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulkku is trying for a kimura here. Allday looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mulkku wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aikamoinen Mulkku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenton Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenton Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but McCarthy defends the submission attempt.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCarthy kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
Mickey McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCarthy lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCarthy as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by McCarthy.
McCarthy looks gassed!
Smith shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is pressing down on McCarthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCarthy is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCarthy's thigh. McCarthy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy is trying to stand.
McCarthy wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McCarthy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but McCarthy defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy controlling the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenton Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith feints and as McCarthy raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith scores with a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
McCarthy pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy thows a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
McCarthy pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McCarthy has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCarthy kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith tries for a takedown but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenton Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks for the body kick but McCarthy saw that one coming.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
McCarthy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
Smith looking to control but McCarthy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
McCarthy is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but McCarthy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCarthy is looking to escape.
McCarthy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCarthy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy controlling from the top position.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenton Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Smith fails with the takedown.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy connects with a body shot.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenton Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but McCarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
Lenton Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from McCarthy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from McCarthy as Smith shoots in.
Danga de danga de dang - McCarthy scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith feints and as McCarthy raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCarthy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCarthy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCarthy!
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
McCarthy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
McCarthy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Nice combo by McCarthy! Oh, that's hurt him - Smith falls to the canvas and McCarthy follows him into side control.
Smith is rocked!
McCarthy decides to stand back up. McCarthy steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCarthy lands a nice looking body shot.
McCarthy misses with a wild combination.
Smith shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith scores with a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! McCarthy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCarthy manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into McCarthy's guard.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith forces the positional change into back control.
Lenton Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smith gets his way!
Smith patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Smith is looking to control McCarthy but McCarthy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but McCarthy is controlling his hands well.
McCarthy tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McCarthy is defending well though. Smith let's go of the attempt for now.
Smith trying to control momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCarthy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey McCarthy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Ilves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juhani Ilves has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kendall Groove!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Ilves!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groove stalks Ilves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ilves's face. Ilves staggers backwards, shaken.
Ilves thows a body shot but no joy.
Groove gets a clinch.
Groove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Groove wants to break free but Ilves has control.
Groove manages to break the clinch.
Ilves throws a sloppy head kick and Groove moves out of range easily.
Ilves misses with a double jab
and Groove counters with a left and a right that stings Ilves.
Ilves shoots in for a takedown but Groove shows good takedown defense.
Ilves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Groove counters with a two punch combo.
Ilves dodges the punch combination from Groove.
Groove goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ilves throws a sloppy head kick and Groove moves out of range easily.
Ilves has a takedown stuffed.
Ilves scores with a sloppy right hand. Groove should have avoided that one.
Groove takes the fight into the clinch.
Groove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Groove blocks a head kick by Ilves.
Groove fails to land with a series of punches.
Ilves tries to clinch but Groove is having none of it.
Ilves looks gassed!
No luck for Ilves with that takedown attempt.
Kendall Groove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Ilves.
Groove throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groove lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Juhani Ilves has been cut.
Groove scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ilves is rocked!
Groove drops Ilves with a right and a left! Groove comes rushing in but Ilves regains his composure and manages to keep Groove in guard.
Ilves is still in real trouble! Can Groove finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groove gets to his feet - Ilves follows without any prompting.
A clash of legs there as Groove blocks the low kick.
Ilves takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ilves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Groove counters with a body kick.
Groove fails to land with a series of punches.
Groove moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ilves shoots in looking for a takedown. Groove tries to sprawl out of it but Ilves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Groove manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Groove throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ilves's head.
Groove is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ilves throws a head kick that misses.
Ilves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ilves seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooh a lovely combination from Ilves sends Groove down but not out. Ilves dives into side control looking to finish.
Groove is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big shot lands for Ilves! That's hurt Groove! Will he recover? Ilves fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juhani Ilves!
Juhani Ilves is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Pavelic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ivan Pavelic was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Lashley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Pavelic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley throws a body punch but Pavelic moves out of range.
Lashley tries to score with a low kick but Pavelic moves his leg out of the way.
Lashley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pavelic gets caught flat footed, as Lashley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pavelic has a closed guard, preventing Lashley from standing up.
Lashley postures up.
Pavelic has his foot on Lashley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lashley works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavelic is looking to sinch up a triangle. Lashley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pavelic's body to avoid the submission. Pavelic has instead reached around Lashley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pavelic arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Pavelic!
Ivan Pavelic is the new heavyweight champion!
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